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Who invented the stethoscope?
What did Johannes and Zacharias Janssen discover?
What did Galileo do with the toy fleaglass?
What did Laennec hear through the log?
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What did the lenses discovered by Johannes and Zacharias Janssen initially used for?
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Study Notes
Medical Innovations
- René Laënnec invented the stethoscope.
Optical Discoveries
- Johannes and Zacharias Janssen, Dutch spectacle makers, discovered the compound microscope.
Galileo's Contribution
- Galileo modified a toy called the "fleaglass" to create a telescope, which enabled him to observe celestial bodies more closely.
Laënnec's Discovery
- René Laënnec heard the heartbeat of a woman through a wooden log, which inspired him to invent the stethoscope.
Early Use of Lenses
- The lenses discovered by Johannes and Zacharias Janssen were initially used for spectacle-making, enabling people to correct vision problems.
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Description
Test your knowledge of medical history and invention with this quiz on the stethoscope and its inventor, René Laennec. Learn about the fascinating story behind the invention of this essential medical device and its impact on diagnosing heart and lung conditions.
